The coconut leaf-eating caterpillar, Nephantis serinopa Meyrick, a review
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2007-02-08
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Works conducted on the life history and habits, seasonal abundance, natural enemies, biological control, chemical control, and integrated control of coconut leaf-eating caterpillar, Nephan-tis serinopa Meyrick are reviewed. Problem areas on the control of this serious pest in India and Sri Lanka are then identified. Additional studies on the fields for each aspects of the pest are suggested to come up with possible source of materials necessary in formulating a feasible integrated control measures which are both economical and effective.
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leaf-eating caterpillar, coconut pest, nephantis serinopa
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Philipp.J.Cocon.Studies 1979 v-4 i-2 9-17